Holloway Meadow, Tanhouse Road, Oxted, RH8 9PE

construction of single storey dwelling

Authority: Tandridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the openness and purposes of the Green Belt
its effect on the character and appearance of the area, including landscape character
whether the proposal would protect or enhance biodiversity
the suitability of the proposed arrangements for refuse and recycling
whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The moderate harm to Green Belt openness and conflict with Green Belt purposes were not clearly outweighed by other considerations, including the modest contribution to housing supply, such that very special circumstances did not exist to justify inappropriate development.

the harm to the Green Belt, given substantial weight, was not clearly outweighed by the modest weight attributed to housing supply benefits, self-build provision, economic benefits and sustainability measures, resulting in dismissal despite the shortfall in housing land supply

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DP10, Policy DP13, Policy CSP18, Policy CSP21, Policy DP7, Policy CSP17, Policy DP19, Policy CSP14

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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